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Images of Lisbon, the magic gem of Portugal.
Some call Lisbon the city of seven hills. It is older, some say, than Paris or Rome. Not a “trophy city” (“I saw this” and “I climbed that”!”) but a majestic, mighty spirit courses through the neighborhoods. It has to be walked to be experienced. This post is short because we have done others that…
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Take a day trip to Obidos, Portugal: a great medieval festival, inside a medieval town!
About an hour north of Lisbon lies the medieval town of Obidos with its great, extremely authentic summer medieval festival. Starting in July and going through early August, the small city is a wonderful day trip made only better with the festival — for families and adults. Having been to several medieval festivals in the…
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Evora, Portugal: postcard of cathedrals, and an unforgettable local amazing lunch.
Lisbon is a great base for day trips. We took three: Sintra, and Obidos to the north; Evora to the west. All are highly recommended. This is about Evora and a restaurant and lunch that should not be missed. Hugo, my Lapa Palace concierge, one of the all-time best concierge’s, recommended renting a car for…
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